Pennsylvania Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Pennsylvania law requires headlights when you cannot see people or vehicles on the highway for how far ahead?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95). 16 of the 20 Pennsylvania questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Pennsylvania or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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Pennsylvania law requires headlights when you cannot see people or vehicles on the highway for how far ahead?
- A 1,500 feet
- B 1,000 feet
- C 500 feet
- D 300 feet
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B. 1,000 feet
You must use headlights between sunset and sunrise, in rain, snow or fog, in work zones, when wipers are on and whenever you cannot see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead.
You see this five-sided sign. What does it mean?
- A A playground is beside the road ahead
- B A pedestrian crosswalk with no signal is ahead
- C You are approaching a school zone
- D A school bus stop is just ahead
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C. You are approaching a school zone
The school sign is the only pentagon-shaped sign used on the road. It means you are approaching a school zone; with a downward arrow below it, it marks the school crosswalk. Slow down, watch for children and be ready to stop.
In Pennsylvania, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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A. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect to it quickly.
You are 16 and have a learner's permit. Which of these people may legally supervise your practice driving?
- A A licensed 21-year-old neighbor
- B A licensed 20-year-old older cousin
- C Any licensed driver riding in the back seat
- D A licensed 19-year-old friend with two years' experience
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A. A licensed 21-year-old neighbor
A permit holder under 18 must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21, or by a licensed parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse who is at least 18. The supervisor must sit in the front seat.
What is the penalty in Pennsylvania for failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended?
- A 3 points and a fine, with no suspension
- B A 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
- C A 30-day suspension, 2 points and a warning
- D A one-year suspension and 6 points
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B. A 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
Failing to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended brings a 60-day license suspension, five points and a fine. The law protects children crossing to and from the bus.